Spanish is a key world language. Not only will learning it enable pupils to fully appreciate the culture of the extensive and fascinating Hispanic world, but it enables them to communicate with 500 million people in 28 countries worldwide. Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, the fastest growing language on the internet, and of great demand in the USA, which with 50 million speakers has the largest Spanish speaking population after Mexico. In addition, as with all languages, an A Level in Spanish greatly enhances work, study and travel opportunities for pupils in the future.